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noob rim question...
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:43 pm
by Valandis91
would a 18x8 rim with a 42+ offset cause any rubbing
on a fto with stock suspension?
if not what tyre size should I go for?
or what offsets suit a fto with 18's?
cheers and sorry if its been asked before!!!
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:55 pm
by J
18x8 wouldnt fit on a fto youd get a whole lot of running on the inside
on my last wheels i had 18x8 with a 35 offset and i had to roll the lips and they did fine only rubbing a bit on full lock. if im correct, with the lower offset it will push the centre of the rim outward to minimise rubbing (if any rubbing at all).
why what rims you thinking of running?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:56 pm
by bushido
The 42 offset has the rim centre more inward i think. So it will rub like anything
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:23 pm
by Bennoz
A +42 offset is too much - it means the wheel will rub either on the wheel arch liner, the suspension or the inner arm.
Here's my annual 'offset explained'
The offset is where the mounting point on the hub is positioned in relation to the centre line of the wheel.
A positive offset will mean the mounting point is closer to the outside of the wheel, which means it will sit further in.
A negative offset will mean the mounting point is closer to the inside of the wheel, which means it will sit further out.
If it's too far in, there is the potential for it to rub either on the wheel arch liner, the suspension or the inner arm. Thats why spacers are often used.
If it's too far out, there is the potential for it to rub on the inside lip of the wheel arch, which is when rolling the arch can be done.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:36 pm
by xSlurpee
ahhh explained, my CRISS's ex gramlights rims rub on my suspension ...
bushido, say i visit wholesale suspension and have the intentions of buying some springs. Would they charge me for the labour of trying on the rim on a hoise and finding a suspension to rectify the rub?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:11 pm
by vipfto
xSlurpee wrote:ahhh explained, my CRISS's ex gramlights rims rub on my suspension ...
bushido, say i visit wholesale suspension and have the intentions of buying some springs. Would they charge me for the labour of trying on the rim on a hoise and finding a suspension to rectify the rub?
more than likely unless you going to buy springs and get them to fit while your there
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:14 pm
by Criss
get a coilover slurpee~~~~~~`
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:04 pm
by Bennoz
Erm... a $10 spacer would probably solve the problem. Lot cheaper than $1500 bucks worth of coilover, just to stop rubbing
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:16 pm
by Valandis91
what!!!
I wanted the tenzo r type m mbv2 without the red stripe
they wouldve looked so good on my car
I'm heart broken....
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 12:01 am
by KJ_bob
hey my stockies rub on full lock... if i wanted to put 18's on id definity need to raise it up ay?
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:34 am
by Bennoz
KJ_bob wrote:hey my stockies rub on full lock... if i wanted to put 18's on id definity need to raise it up ay?
Exactly whats its rubbing on?
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:47 am
by vipfto
your stocks rub? are your splash shields loose?
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:14 am
by FTO-LEO
KJ_bob wrote:hey my stockies rub on full lock... if i wanted to put 18's on id definity need to raise it up ay?
Mine do to
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 12:36 pm
by Ed_EViL
have you got the right size tyre on??
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 2:00 pm
by KJ_bob
Bennoz- I think its on a small part of that plastic stuff that makes up the in side of the wheel arch...splash shields?
vipfto- yes, and not sure... i don't think so for some reason, not unless they have worked themselves loose since i bought the car (not that long ago)
FTO-LEO- damn, its sucks ay... kinda sounds dodgy when your pulling out of tight spaces
Ed_EViL- couldn't say...can't remember off the top of my head what the size of them is. Whats the right size anyway?
The car is low, not rediculus... but pretty low
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 2:12 pm
by Valandis91
So what is the acceptable offset range to have 18's?
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:57 pm
by Bennoz
I run 18 x 8's with a +32 offet & a 2mm spacer. No rubbing at all.
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:37 pm
by bushido
Would it be cheaper to get a new set of semi slicks or just some 25mm spacers and the costs involved with new studs, wheel alignment etc to get rid of my rubbing?
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:25 pm
by col2560
am i right in thinking that the load centre of the rim should be centered over the bearings so they dont wear out ??
changing the offset too much will chew bearings???
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:32 am
by Bennoz
col2560 wrote:am i right in thinking that the load centre of the rim should be centered over the bearings so they dont wear out ??
changing the offset too much will chew bearings???
This true, but you can combat that to a point by ensuring the spacer is of good quality & has the centrebore shoulder machined into it (that small ridge that locates the wheel in the centre)
You'd also need longer wheel studs - sometimes they come with the spacers